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Hip Hope 2008 Not for Dedicated Hip-Hoppers
Anthony Barr-Jeffrey
CCM Magazine
Artist: Various
Title: Hip Hope 2008
Label: Gotee
In the spirit of the popular “Now That’s What I Call Music” and WOW series, the annual Hip Hope series seems directed at the pop music fan. To their credit, Hip Hope producers give independents a chance to shine next to recognizable acts.
And Hip-Hope 2008 offers a wide array of song styles—from John Reuben’s banjo-driven “Make Money Money” to the glossy Top 40 vibe of Group 1 Crew. TobyMac and his signature pop-rock-rap is everywhere: from the bombastic “Boomin,” to two unreleased tracks by backing band mates GabeReal and Diverse Citizens.
The only other previously unreleased music is “Whatcha Gonna Do With It,” a surprisingly flat venture from the usually reliable crunk rockers Family Force 5. Like previous volumes, Hip-Hope 2008 will have mass appeal. Unfortunately, the dedicated hip-hopper looking for next level inspiration from a truly broad cross section of artists will probably need to look elsewhere.
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Brokenvesel
11/13/2007 1:06 PM
We have to remember the origin of Hip Hop and how it touches young people without the negativiity. We as Christians need to continue to be creative in our search to reach the world and the people of God without compromise. Hip Hop is not just beats and breaks with words it has meaning and substance to make an impact of those around it how have a ear to listen.
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Thilips
11/13/2007 10:51 AM
I see many articles on Gospel Hip-Hop or rather Gospel Rap (there is a distinction between the two, that's the first misunderstanding) and I am surprised Cross Movement or Lojique or, others never come up. There are true, Spirit filled, Gospel Hip-Hop and rap artist out there who's lyrical delivery and beats match that of any main stream, secular artist (not that there should be a comparison or to say there is a great talent pool of hip-hop or rap artist period) but, at the same time who's message is more intrinsic into the Word Of God than many choir, contemporary and pop Gospel music artist. With this being said, there are groups out there who keep a tight line with the Word Of God and walk in the Spirit but, will still fill that street grind, tell it like it is poetry that real hip-hop enthusiast and B-Boys look for. The question is, is the church willing to embrace it.
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